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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.09 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.15 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.57 USD
4.15 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.67 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.62 USD
2.67 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Jamaica.

13.27 USD
5.91 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.82 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.45 USD
11.82 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.67 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Jamaica.

8.64 USD
5.67 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.94 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Jamaica.

16.73 USD
8.94 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.12 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Jamaica.

2.54 USD
2.12 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.31 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.94 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Jamaica.

3.31 USD
2.94 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.55 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Jamaica.

3.03 USD
2.55 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.9 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.11 USD
1.90 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.76 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.48 USD
2.76 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.99 USD
13.19 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.18 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.48 USD
3.18 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.18 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.40 USD
2.18 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 4 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.53 USD
4.00 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.03 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.41 USD
2.03 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.3 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.9 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.30 USD
0.90 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.37 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Jamaica.

3.08 USD
2.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.06 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Jamaica.

1.46 USD
1.06 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.96 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.52 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Jamaica.

4.36 USD
3.52 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.03 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55% lower in Jamaica.

2.29 USD
1.03 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.63 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.92 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Jamaica.

7.63 USD
1.92 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Jamaica.

6.36 USD
3.19 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.91 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.39 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Jamaica.

8.91 USD
6.39 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 89.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 47.9 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Jamaica.

89.06 USD
47.90 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.08 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.39 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Jamaica.

19.08 USD
6.39 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.71 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.76 USD
0.71 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.23 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32% lower in Jamaica.

1.81 USD
1.23 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.33 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Jamaica.

1.75 USD
1.33 USD

LPG 1L

1.41 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.42 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 200.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Jamaica.

200.38 USD
31.93 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.96 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71% lower in Jamaica.

3.31 USD
0.96 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.3 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Jamaica.

36.64 USD
8.30 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.55 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 USD
2.55 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.92 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Jamaica.

5.09 USD
1.92 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.58 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Jamaica.

15.27 USD
9.58 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 52.64 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Jamaica.

54.06 USD
52.64 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.09 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Jamaica.

14.77 USD
13.09 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2600 USD in the United Kingdom and 638.37 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Jamaica.

2 600 USD
638.37 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1843 USD in the United Kingdom and 328.06 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Jamaica.

1 843 USD
328.06 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4634 USD in the United Kingdom and 1349 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Jamaica.

4 634 USD
1 349 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3126 USD in the United Kingdom and 734.5 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Jamaica.

3 126 USD
734.50 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.77 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15299 USD in the United Kingdom and 1787 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Jamaica.

15 299 USD
1 787 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9340 USD in the United Kingdom and 1852 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Jamaica.

9 340 USD
1 852 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 6.61 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3858 USD in the United Kingdom and 583.95 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 84.9% lower in Jamaica.

3 858 USD
583.95 USD

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

160 USD
44.1 USD

Two stars

122 USD
91.4 USD

Three stars

128 USD
174 USD

Four stars

166 USD
436 USD

Five stars

422 USD
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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